Status Update

EEOC rules and guidelines require all parties to be willing to discuss the possibility of settlement with the EEOC Judge. Last Friday, Judge Roberts-Draper issued a schedule for talking to the lawyers about the possibility of settlement. However, there is no indication at this time that the Agency is prepared to make any settlement offer to any individual claimant. Thus, as of this time, nothing has changed in terms of possible settlement, and there is no need for you to take any action at this time regarding the possibility of settlement.

We are very grateful for the Judge’s willingness to discuss the possibility of settlement. Our goal, as always, is to push for prompt appropriate relief for the victims of NRP discrimination. Settlement generally provides a much faster path to relief for the victims of discrimination, as opposed to the many years associated with continued litigation and appeals. However, settlement is not possible in every case. (For better or worse, the Postal Service has a reputation for preferring delay and continued litigation over prompt appropriate settlement.)

The bottom line is this: there is no indication at this time that the Agency is prepared to make any settlement offer to any individual claimant. Again, there is no need for you to take any action at this time regarding the possibility of settlement.

Please continue to check this website for updates, and thank you as always for your support and patience throughout this hard-fought case.